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Being in a dominant or successful position.
문화적 배경
The statue of St. Wenceslas on a horse in Prague is the ultimate symbol of this phrase. Meeting 'under the horse' is a daily ritual for thousands. In the Hussite wars, the Czechs developed 'wagon fort' tactics to defeat knights on horses, which adds a layer of irony to the idiom's survival. Czech sports commentators use this phrase almost every time a team gains momentum, especially in hockey or football. Horses in Czech fairy tales are often smarter than their riders, helping them achieve the 'na koni' status.
Use it for small wins
Don't wait for a million dollars. Use it when you find a parking spot or finish a book!
Watch the 'High Horse'
Remember that adding 'vysoký' changes the meaning from 'successful' to 'stuck-up'.
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Being in a dominant or successful position.
Use it for small wins
Don't wait for a million dollars. Use it when you find a parking spot or finish a book!
Watch the 'High Horse'
Remember that adding 'vysoký' changes the meaning from 'successful' to 'stuck-up'.
Combine with 'cítit se'
Saying 'Cítím se na koni' sounds more natural when talking about your own emotions than just 'Jsem na koni'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'být' and the phrase 'na koni'.
Petr vyhrál závod a teď _______ _______ _______.
Petr is 'on' (he), so we use 'je'.
Which situation best fits the phrase 'být na koni'?
Kdy je člověk na koni?
Success in work is a classic situation for being 'na koni'.
Match the Czech phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
Both idioms describe being in control or successful.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Naše firma získala nového klienta! B: Skvělé, teď _______ _______ _______!
Since 'A' said 'our firm', 'B' responds with 'we' (jsme).
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시각 학습 자료
Positive vs Negative
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Petr vyhrál závod a teď _______ _______ _______.
Petr is 'on' (he), so we use 'je'.
Kdy je člověk na koni?
Success in work is a classic situation for being 'na koni'.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
Both idioms describe being in control or successful.
A: Naše firma získala nového klienta! B: Skvělé, teď _______ _______ _______!
Since 'A' said 'our firm', 'B' responds with 'we' (jsme).
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Not inherently, but it can be if used to brag in front of someone who just failed.
Yes, to describe a successful project, but keep it professional.
There isn't one perfect idiom, but 'být v úzkých' (to be in a tight spot) is a good contrast.
Because 'na' in this context requires the locative case, and 'koni' is the locative form of 'kůň'.
Yes, Russian has 'на коне' (na kone) with the exact same meaning.
No, that's not a standard idiom. Stick to 'na koni' or 'na vysokém koni'.
Absolutely! The grammar is simple and the meaning is very clear.
Yes, though they might use more slang like 'flexit', 'být na koni' is still very common.
Yes: 'Jsme na koni' (We are on the horse).
Usually, it implies a temporary momentum or advantage.
관련 표현
Vrátit se do sedla
similarTo get back in the saddle / recover from failure.
Sedět na vysokém koni
specialized formTo be on a high horse / arrogant.
Sázet na špatného koně
contrastTo bet on the wrong horse.
Koňská dávka
builds onA horse dose (a very large amount).
Dostat se do sedla
similarTo get into the saddle.
